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Friday, June 1, 2018

7 pm

Presented by Children's Theatre Company in Partnership with The Old Vic (London)

Musical

Kids

Children’s Theatre Company in partnership with The Old Vic PresentDr. Seuss’s The Lorax
Based on the book The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Adapted for the stage by David Greig
Music and lyrics by Charlie Fink
Directed by Max Webster
Choreographer Drew McOnie
A U.S. Premiere by Children’s Theatre Company
Best enjoyed by everyone

The silky soft tufts of the Truffula trees, are the perfect stuffs to knit the perfect Thneeds. But the first chop, chop of the perilous ax, begins the powerful tale of The Lorax. When the last tree of the forest falls, was it worth losing paradise for nothing at all? The most beloved environmental tale of all time, The Lorax will have you singing in Seussian rhymes!

Presented by The BAND Group

Comedy

Cabaret/variety

TART, the gayest club in town, is in trouble as its family is under siege by the moral crusader Tartuffe. Now this family of friends, lovers, and drag performers unite to save one of their own, Orgon, from Tartuffe’s “salvation” in this adaptation of Molière’s iconic French comedy that’s filled with rhyming couplets, slapstick, and drag numbers. This production is partnering with RECLAIM, an nonprofit devoted to helping Queer and Trans youth reclaim their pride.

Presented by Lakeshore Players Theatre

Cabaret/variety

This has become one of our most popular events! Ten short plays from around the world are presented by some of your favorite LPT performers and directors. It’s short attention span theater at its best!

Presented by Brave New Workshop

Comedy

We’re sixty and we know it! Brave New Workshop is thrilled to kick off our 60th Anniversary season with a best-of show, featuring some of our funniest and most relevant material from recent (and not so recent) shows. From sock hops to death drops, "Age Against the Machine: BNW's Greatest Hits" will bring our funniest moments to the stage one more time, and show you why we’re the longest running (and best) satirical theatre in the world!

Presented by Uprising Theatre Company

Twenty-two years ago, Miriam’s son, Robert, committed a horrible crime. Robert was caught, tried, and convicted of first-degree murder and has been sitting on death row ever since. In seven hours the state will execute him. As is the tradition, Robert is granted a last meal. His request: a slice of his mother’s apple pie.

Presented by Commonweal Theatre Company

Drama

With warm-hearted wit and infectious joy, Silent Sky tells the riveting true story of Henrietta Leavitt, a pioneering scientist in an age when women couldn’t even vote. Despite not being allowed to touch a telescope, Henrietta and her coworkers at the Harvard Observatory made ground-breaking discoveries about the universe that are still vital today, over a century later. If you liked the movie Hidden Figures, you won’t want to miss this “luminously beautiful play” that will change how you look at both the heavens and the earth.

Presented by The Phipps Center for the Arts

Drama

"The Red Box," by Joseph Goodrich adapted from the novel by Rex Stout
The brilliant and quirky Nero Wolfe untangles a murder mystery which reveals a complicated family drama full of secrets and half-truths.

Presented by Gremlin Theatre

Drama

Comedy

Taking Shakespeare by John Murrell. Featuring Linda Kelsey & John A.W. Stephens. Directed by Peter Christian Hansen. What is the power of art? And what should we make of our lives? An aging professor, questioning her relevance and ability, agrees to tutor a young slacker who is addicted to video games and failing academically. Despite their seemingly insurmountable differences, as they explore Shakespeare’s Othello together, both make unexpected discoveries about themselves and each other. A sharp, funny, and engaging play, perfectly suited for Gremlin’s intimate space.

Presented by Guthrie Theater

Drama

An Enemy of the People follows Tom Stockmann, a geologist who discovers dangerous water pollution in the Springs, a highly anticipated resort that recently opened in his Norwegian town. In Tom’s mind, the path to a solution is clear: inform the public and close the resort to prevent a crisis. But gradually, he comes under fire – from his brother (the town’s mayor), to the press, to his neighbors and his own family – for wanting to publicize a problem that threatens to destroy the town’s economy and reputation. With ripped-from-the-headlines relevance, this high-intensity drama is a powerful investigation of ambition, integrity and the price we pay for truth.

Presented by Theatre in the Round Players

Drama

It’s April, 1922, and actor William Gillette, famous for portraying Sherlock Holmes for 30 years, has invited the cast of his latest play to spend the weekend at his castle home in Connecticut. When a late-night séance reveals a murder, Gillette must solve the case using everything he’s learned from playing the great detective. Popular playwright Ken Ludwig mixes suspense and humor in a show that has delighted audiences nationwide.

Presented by Rough Magic Performance Company

Drama

Comedy

Five talented actresses bring to life curated scenes from Measure for Measure, Midsummer Night's Dream, Othello, and Taming of the Shrew, providing a new narrative that speaks to power struggles and gender dynamics from Shakespeare's time to today.

Presented by Theatre elision

Comedy

Musical

The seven Princess Musicals were written and produced between 1915 and 1918 specifically for the Princess Theater in New York City. The Princess was a small theatre, requiring simpler, more intimate shows than were common during this "Ziegfeld" era. Not only were the Princess Musicals written specifically for a smaller space, with believable stories that would resonate with the public, the shows were also designed to keep production costs low. They became a turning point in the evolution of musical theatre, not only because of their structure, but also because the music and lyrics were largely written by Jerome Kern and P.G. Wodehouse. There was much more to the Princess Musicals, however, than low-budget shows in a small setting. The stories were simple and real. They were comedies, but the humor came from real-world situations. Because they couldn't afford big stars or high production values, the shows relied on good story-telling and great music. This original musical, featuring the music of Jerome Kern and his Princess Musicals collaborators, tells a story in much the same style, but with a modern twist. The songs may not exactly fit the sensibilities of today's young men and women, but the sentiments are timeless. Surprisingly, we find that the age-old story of romance, love, and marriage hasn’t changed much in 100 years!

Dead Man’s Cell Phone was awarded a Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding New Play in 2008. In the play, Jean, while enjoying a quiet time at a café, picks up the cell phone of Gordon – who has just died – and quickly becomes immersed in Gordon’s family and business.

There will be a post-show reception after the Sunday, June 3 matinée at Groundswell, 1340 Thomas Avenue.

Ticket prices are $19 for adults and $15 for students. The Thursday, June 7 performance will be “pay what you want”. NOTE: Some language in this play may not be appropriate for young children.

You can reserve tickets and find out more information about the production at www.lexhamarts.org.

Presented by Ten Thousand Things

Drama

A tale, told with music and humor, of a poor woman who receives a bag of gold from the gods and is torn in two as she tries to help all her struggling friends but take care of herself at the same time.

Presented by Guthrie Theater

Drama

An Enemy of the People follows Tom Stockmann, a geologist who discovers dangerous water pollution in the Springs, a highly anticipated resort that recently opened in his Norwegian town. In Tom’s mind, the path to a solution is clear: inform the public and close the resort to prevent a crisis. But gradually, he comes under fire – from his brother (the town’s mayor), to the press, to his neighbors and his own family – for wanting to publicize a problem that threatens to destroy the town’s economy and reputation. With ripped-from-the-headlines relevance, this high-intensity drama is a powerful investigation of ambition, integrity and the price we pay for truth.

Presented by Old Log Theatre

Comedy

Musical

Fran Loesser's celebrated Musical Comedy about rolling the dice and falling in love under the bright lights of Broadway. Guys & Dolls is considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy for all ages!

Set in a mythical New York City, Guys & Dolls tells the tall of one Nathan Detroit, a guy who needs a venue for his "permanently established floating craps game." His best venue falls through and he needs money to underwrite an alternative option. He turns to Sky Masterson, a high roller who will be on anything if the stakes are high enough. Desperate for a sure thing, Nathan bets Sky he can't get a date with Sarah Brown, the earnest proprietor of the Save-a-Soul mission.

Things don't go as planned and, along the way, you are treated to some of the most memorable Broadway tunes: Luck Be a Lady, Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat, Sue Me, A Bushel and a Peck... and more.

Presented by Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

Musical

Inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City, Jack Kelly and his friends live day-by-day selling newspapers for pennies. When a publishing giant raises the price the Newsies pay - the Newsies declare a strike against all the publishing giants. Through courage, determination, and friendship the Newsies are ready to take a stand and seize the day!

Presented by Brave New Workshop

Comedy

We’re sixty and we know it! Brave New Workshop is thrilled to kick off our 60th Anniversary season with a best-of show, featuring some of our funniest and most relevant material from recent (and not so recent) shows. From sock hops to death drops, "Age Against the Machine: BNW's Greatest Hits" will bring our funniest moments to the stage one more time, and show you why we’re the longest running (and best) satirical theatre in the world!

Presented by Red Eye Theater

Dance

Experimental

Week Two: ISOLATED ACTS, May 31, June 1-2-3

A Double Bill

The Speculative Sentenceby Sharon Picasso

+ Here’s How (Refuted) by Anat Shinar

SharonPicasso’s new movement work for four, The Speculative Sentence, inserts chance as a factor in what is illuminated on stage. Using motion detector lights, hand-held light wands and other practical light sources, the piece is a fascinating study of the spaces in between – the idea that we can’t necessarily choose what we reveal or hide about ourselves, and that often what connects us with one another can be equally random. Featuring dancers Brian J. Evans, Heidi Kalweit, Jesse Neumann-Peterson and Erin Thompson.

In Here's How (Refuted), Anat Shinar draws on a long-time obsession with self-help literature. Along with dancers Kara Motta and Kristin Van Loon, Shinar posits that minimal effort brings about maximal change, as long as one believes it can. Integrating movement, text, and installation, Shinar crafts a space in which clarity and disorientation overlap, reflecting how her struggle with anxiety manifests externally.

9 pm

Presented by Ladyfriend

Comedy

Improv

That thing that happens when you put three charming weirdos who happen to be BFFs on stage together and tell them to make up a show on the spot. It’s pretty much the most delightful thing you’ll see all weekend.